You have found your dream home, made an offer, and they accepted. Congratulations! Now it’s time for the real work to begin. Beyond researching the title on the property, you should seriously consider having a survey of the property conducted even if it is not mandatory by the title company. What is a Survey? A […]
Great news to finally hear about how the market ended in 2011. Home sales for the last month of the year reached their highest mark in 12 months. While this certainly led to a great start in January, we are certainly not where we want the real estate market to be. So what still needs […]
Just getting back to the office after a busy open house in Ballwin. After $10,000 price drop, this one won’t be on the market much longer. 954 Chartrand is a gorgeous 2 Story located on a private cul de sac. Accessible by both Clayton & Kehrs Mill Rd, this home has a grand presence w/ […]
If you have been looking to purchase a new home or have just been keeping tabs on the market, you may have realized the large number of foreclosures on the market. The St. Louis Real Estate Market has been flooded with foreclosures over the last few years and even more are expected to come onto […]
In my last blog, I explained why your credit score is so important. After receiving quite a few questions on the subject from readers, this week’s entry is on clearing up some of the most common credit score myths. Myth #1: “I know I have great credit because I pay my bills on time and […]
If you are interested in purchasing a home at some point in 2012, do not wait until the new year to start on the process. With housing prices down and mortgage rates at record lows, there are going to be a lot of buyers looking to purchase a home as well. Get a jump on […]
1. Affordability According to the National Association of Realtors’ housing affordability index, housing affordability will be at its highest in a generation this year. The affordability index is comprised of median home prices, median family income, and the prevailing mortgage rate. An index of 100 implies that a median income family has just enough income […]
The home buying process is usually thought of as a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be. If you are know what to expect and have a real estate agent who is knowledgeable and committed, the process can be stress free and even exciting. This is a shortened version of my Home Buyer’s Guide. […]